New report of Brevipalpus yothersi (Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae) on blueberry in Florida

Authors

  • Rana Akyazi University of Ordu
  • Eddie A Ueckermann North-West University
  • Oscar E Liburd University of Florida

Keywords:

false spider mite, flat mite, new record, Vaccinium spp.,

Abstract

Brevipalpus yothersi (Baker, 1949) (Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae) is newly reported on southern highbush blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum L. X V. darrowi Camp (Ericaceae), in Florida, USA. The specimens were collected from a commercial southern highbush blueberry planting of Abundance, Emerald, and Meadowlark blueberry varieties from Sep to Nov 2016. The species is described based on morphological (light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy) methods. Information on its economic importance, host plants, and geographical distribution also is provided.

  

Resumen

 

Brevipalpus yothersi Baker, 1949 (Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae) es reportada por primera vez en arándano del sur Vaccinium corymbosum L. X V. darrowi Camp (Ericaceae), en Florida, Estados Unidos. Especímenes fueron colectados en una plantación comercial con tres variedades de arándano del sur (Abundance, Emerald y Meadowlark) entre Sep a Nov de 2016. La especie fue descrita con base en métodos de identificación morfológica (microscopía óptica y microscopía electrónica de barrido). Información sobre su importancia económica, plantas hospederas y distribución geográfica está incluida a continuación.


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Author Biographies

Rana Akyazi, University of Ordu

Plant Protection

Eddie A Ueckermann, North-West University

Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, 

Oscar E Liburd, University of Florida

Entomology and Nematology Department,

1881 Natural Area Drive,Steinmetz Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

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Published

2018-04-24

Issue

Vol. 100, No. 4 (December 2017)

Section

Research Papers

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